“Embrace of the Serpent” tells two separate but related stories linked by common threads. Based on the diaries of explorers Theodor Koch-Grünberg and Richard Evan Schultes, the film follows the exploits of two similar but fictional adventurers, Theo (Jan Bijvoet) and Evan (Brionne Davis), as they make their way into the jungle in search of the rare yakruna plant, a hallucinogenic botanical related to the rubber plant. The shared element linking these two journeys, which take place 40 years apart, is their shamanic guide, Karamakate, who meets his Western companions first as an impassioned, indignant youth (Nilbio Torres) and later as an old man with a failing memory (Antonio Bolívar Salvador). Through their complex, sometimes-contentious, sometimes-enlightening interactions, Karamakate and his companions bring meaning to one another’s lives – and in ways none of them may have anticipated.
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Family & RelationshipsHealth & Well-being
Why Organic Food is Critical for Children!
by Julie Daniluk July 4, 2013By their very nature children are more sensitive to pesticides than adults. A child’s body continues to grow until 18 but their brain and nervous system are under development until the age of 25. We are all exposed to more chemicals than ever before but can you imagine the body burden our children are experiencing while their systems are growing?
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Arts & EntertainmentSpirituality
‘Samsara’ celebrates the power, beauty, glory of creation
by Brent Marchant September 14, 2012While “Samsara” has been rather loosely characterized as a “documentary,” that label doesn’t do the film justice. It’s more of a cinematic meditation, a reflection on our world and what’s gone into its creation in its present state. It consists of only images, music and occasional nature sounds, with no dialogue, narration or graphics.
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Health & Well-beingSpirituality
READ: Frequencies that are Now Embracing the Earth by Tony Samara
by Tony Samara December 2, 2011As the Phoenix flies higher towards the realms of light we will have the clarity it takes to be creative in a more conscious and wise way with our hearts wise enough to feel the new freedom that helps create a life-affirming paradigm!
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The meditation is very easy to do. Just simply find a comfortable space, take a few deep breaths so that you are able to let go of any thoughts, any…
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Spirituality
Karma — Harmonious Coexistence With Our Environment
by VividLife Editorial September 26, 2011In the Hindu language the profoundly powerful word KARMA is used to identify this “Law of All Laws” – the “Cause and Effect Law of the Universe.” If we subscribe to the laws of karma, we are open to the possibility that there is no such a thing as a “coincidence.” In reality, coincidence is a predetermined course of synchronistic events.
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Family & RelationshipsHealth & Well-being
Anger As An Ally – Revisited After The Riots
by Stacy Sheasby August 20, 2011I recently published an article entitled Anger As An Ally wherein I spoke of anger as a “powerful natural resource that can not only be harnessed but directed to create…
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The reality is that most of us today are affected by some sort of common reaction because our food chain is compromised and our environment contains so many chemicals. Previous generations did not have to contend with the symptoms our children experience today because it has taken some time for the environmental damage to build up and manifest. The reality is that chemicals are used so widely and are so mainstream that we have no chance of thriving unless we do something about it.
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When someone mentions Feng Shui to you, you probably see a vision of bamboo flutes and wind chimes, think of ba gua mirrors or perhaps recall something about lucky frogs.…
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Oprah, I believe That the time has come For the world to see The limitless scope Of imaginative green projects Happening globally To inspire our leaders And industry alike To…
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I promise to be the very best version of me And guide you along to be the best you can be I promise to nourish my mind, body and soul…
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Simple Eco Tips – How to Live an Eco-Friendly Life Without Hurting Your Lifestyle and Still Feel Good
by VividLife Editorial December 1, 2010How hard is it to do your bit for the environment, as it turns out – it is very easy! Being eco-friendly isn’t so much about getting on the bandwagon…
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The Environment and Subtle Garbage by Gita Saraydarian
by VividLife Editorial November 5, 2009We cannot change the world for the better if we limit ourselves only to the tangible things that people do and do not do. Our emotions, thoughts, and choices that…